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Mike's Clam Chowder

Mike's Clam Chowder
Mike's Clam Chowder might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 19g of fat, and It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of American food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

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Bring the clam juice and diced potatoes to a boil in a large soup pot. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Set aside.
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To make roux: In a pot, render the bacon, until crispy. Stir in the onion until it's translucent.
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Add bay leaves, thyme and butter and let it melt.
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Whisk in the flour and let the roux cook until it turns golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Bring the clam juice and potato back to a boil.
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Whisk in a ladleful of clam juice into the roux then gradually whisk the roux into the soup pot until it thickens. Then whisk in the half and half and heat to a simmer while whisking.
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Add the clams and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the parsley and kosher salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with oyster crackers.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are great choices for Clams. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. You could try A to Z Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 15 dollars per bottle.
A to Z Chardonnay
A to Z Chardonnay
The 2010 A to Z Chardonnay opens with aromas of white flowers, tangerine, lime, quince, wet stone and minerals that develop further into nutmeg, honey, green apple with hints of ginger. A mineral laden attack is bright, mouthwatering and intense. The nuanced mid-palate carries on with flavors that mirror and amplify the aromatics. The finish is long, clean, crisp and juicy with flavors of honeysuckle, citrus and wet stone. This wine exemplifies classic Oregon steely Chardonnay. 2010 was an exceptional vintage for white wines in Oregon and this sophisticated terroir driven wine is no exception; bright, tangy and intense it will deliver over the next 5 years.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In25 m.
Servings8
Health Score5
CuisinesAmerican
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